Nurse Education & Professional Development Leader

1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.; Parkway Place (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Nurse Professional Development Educator Advanced to lead education and professional development across nursing and allied staff. You will drive learning initiatives, mentor staff, and partner with clinical leaders to improve competency and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, educational program design, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to advance Wellstar's Nursing Professional Practice Model and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Nursing and active RN licensure required; multi-state licensure/compact preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing education/educator experience or equivalent.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and program development/measurement.

Responsibilities

• Assess learning needs and identify practice gaps.
• Plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate education programs.
• Lead interprofessional education and collaborate with nursing leadership.
• Evaluate outcomes and measure program effectiveness; adjust as needed.
• Ensure alignment with nursing standards, ethics, and system goals.

Skills

Adult learning theory

Educator/teaching

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

Active RN licensure (or compact)

Job description

Wellstar Health System, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Nurse Professional Development Educator Advanced to lead education and professional development across nursing and allied staff. You will drive learning initiatives, mentor staff, and partner with clinical leaders to improve competency and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, educational program design, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to advance Wellstar's Nursing Professional Practice Model and standards.